Podcasts Archives — The NCO Guide

In this episode, host CSM (Ret) Dan Elder sits down with the current US Army Combat Readiness Center Command Sergeant Major, CSM Terry Burton, and asks him about his role as the senior enlisted advisor of the unique command. Dan asks a number of questions ranging from how the CRC impacts Army readiness, what are some... The post Epi 19, Interview with CSM Terry Burton, USACRC CSM appeared first on The NCO Guide.

In this month’s podcast, we highlight that Army finally beats Navy and a new Secretary of Army is proposed. The podcast topic this month is about caring leadership and we offer tips to consider to ensure that your actions match your statements. I talk about 5 considerations Army noncommissioned officer should consider when it comes to... The post Episode #18, Caring Leaders appeared first on The NCO Guide.

This week in episode #17 of the NCO Guide podcast I host Sgt. Maj. Terwan Crawley, the III Corps G-4 MRD Sergeant Major. In this episode, we discuss some of the issues facing inactivating units, and use his experience as the 589th Brigade Support Battalion Command Sergeant Major during their inactivation at Fort Hood, TX.... The post Epi #17, Tips for Inactivating Units appeared first on The NCO Guide.

This week in episode #16 of the NCO Guide podcast I host Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Ken Graham, the incoming command sergeant major for the 20th CBRNE Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. In this episode we speak about broadening assignments for noncommissioned officers, and talk about a few things to consider in how to get selected,... The post Broadening Assignments for NCOs, Epi. #16 appeared first on The NCO Guide.

SMA Jack L. Tilley Inteview In Episode #15 host Dan Elder sits down with Sergeant Major of the Army Jack L. Tilley, USA, Retired and they talk about his new book Soldier for Life: Leader Lessons From The 12th Sergeant Major Of The Army Jack L. Tilley. He explains that the book is more than just an autobiography... The post Epi. #15, Soldier for Life: SMA Jack L. Tilley interview appeared first on The NCO Guide.

Back to Basics In this episode CSM (Ret.) Dan Elder discusses getting back to the basics and attempts to identify a few foundational techniques company grade noncommissioned officers should master. Key to a professional leader’s style are in being grounded in the way that they operate, those basic behaviors that set them apart from others. The way we... The post Epi. #14, Getting Back to Basics appeared first on The NCO Guide.

Transmitting Information In Episode #13 I talk about transmitting orders and information, and offer up a tool for building better relationships by using storytelling as a method. The NCO Guide is a forum for the host CSM (Ret.) Dan Elder and his guests to discuss topics of interest to US Army noncommissioned officers and to... The post Epi. #13, Techniques for Transmitting Information appeared first on The NCO Guide.

Why the Specialist Rank doesn’t Work This episode I talk about providing customized advice via podcasts and explain how the Specialist ranks came to their ultimate demise, and why it was not good for the Army. IMHO, now is not a better time to bring them back, either. I introduce two new segments, This year... The post Epi #12, Why the Specialist Rank doesn’t Work appeared first on The NCO Guide.

The Promoted Sergeant After an almost 1-year break, our podcasts are back. This edition we bring you Episode 11 with a new format and a different way to start the conversation, we hope you the listener engages with us and our listeners at our site NCOGuide.net. In this shortened episode host CSM (Ret.) Dan Elder answers... The post Epi #11, The Newly Promoted Sergeant appeared first on The NCO Guide.

BG Sinclair, Uniform Policy update, and Mentorship This week on Episode 10 of the NCO Guide podcast we look at some current events and our primary topic is about Mentorship. CSM (Ret.) Dan Elder and his co-host CSM (Ret.) Archie Davis discuss how the verdict of the Sinclair case may affect the Army in the... The post BG Sinclair, Uniform Policy update, and Mentorship. Episode 10 appeared first on The NCO Guide.

Compassion as a Leader This week in Episode #9 of the NCO Guide podcast CSM (Ret) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret) Archie Davis talk about Compassion as a Leader trait, and provide 10 tips on leaders can use to be a more compassionate leader. Please add comments here in the comments section, or call our Hotline at... The post Compassion as a Leader Trait, Episode #9 appeared first on The NCO Guide.

Joe Gainey Interview For this week’s podcast I had a conversation with Command Sergeant Major William (Joe) Gainey, a career Calvaryman and Scout, Joe was CJTF-7 and MNC-I CSM, and was selected as the first Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff. CSM (Ret.) Joe Gainey entered basic training at... The post A Conversation with CSM (Ret.) Joe Gainey, Podcast #8 appeared first on The NCO Guide.

How to Counsel This week in Episode # of the NCO Guide CSM (Ret) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret) Archie Davis talk about the importance of communication, and provide advice and tips on how to counsel. Please add comments here in the comments section, or call our Hotline at (254) 853-4410, or use the Twitter... The post How to Counsel: The NCO Guide Podcast #7 appeared first on The NCO Guide.

Standards and Discipline This week on the NCO Guide CSM (Ret) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret) Archie Davis talk about Standards and Discipline in NCO Guide podcast #6. We look at and define Standards, review doctrine, and ask ourselves and YOU about standards and discipline? Please add comments here in the comments section, or call... The post Standards and Discipline, Episode #6 appeared first on The NCO Guide.

NCO Vision This week on the NCO Guide CSM (Ret) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret) Archie Davis ask the question in NCO Guide podcast #5 “Is the NCO Vision Relevant?” We look at the history, the doctrine and ask ourselves and YOU what is a Vision, and is the NCO Vision still applicable as it was... The post Podcast #5 The NCO Vision, is it Relevant? appeared first on The NCO Guide.

Who is Training the Platoon Leader? Please note we are aware of our technical problem and the poor sound quality. We felt it important to share this discussion and we will work harder to ensure our levels are corrected for future editions. This week on the NCO Guide CSM (Ret) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret)... The post Podcast: Who is Training the Platoon Leader? appeared first on The NCO Guide.

Authority of the NCO Podcast #3 (Jan 21, 2014). This week on the NCO Guide podcast CSM (Ret.) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret.) Archie Davis discuss from where noncommissioned officer authority comes from, and we look over the 10-functions of the NCO Support Channel. Visit us at https://ncoguide.com or call our Hotline at (254) 853-4410 to engage.... The post Authority of the NCO, Podcast #3 (Jan 21, 2014) appeared first on The NCO Guide.

Developing Trust In Edition #2 we talk about a foundational characteristic of soldiering, and that is Trust. This week CSM (Ret.) Dan Elder and CSM (Ret.) Archie Davis dissect the term Trust and talk about trust between comrades, between the leader and the led, as well as trust in our leaders, appointed and elected. We... The post Developing Trust, Episode #2 appeared first on The NCO Guide.

Introduction CSM Dan Elder (USA, Ret.) and CSM Archie Davis (USA, Ret.) the hosts of the NCO Guide kick off podcast #1. Still working out our levels and tweaking our skills so be patient with us, but this should give you an overview of where we intend to take the show. This is our introductory... The post Podcast #1, Introduction appeared first on The NCO Guide.

0-Alpha Here is our first test at the podcast. Mic levels were too low, it is about learning and testing, we aim to get better. Take a listen and be sure to sign up.     The post Podcast 0-Alpha, what it’s all about appeared first on The NCO Guide.

Where Soldiers Listen Like all new roll-outs it is about getting your branding right, and this blog is no different. Though we have been around for a couple of years due to the new direction I am taking in my communication efforts, my project here requires a make-over. That, and the podcast effort is going... The post Tolerating the shift in where Soldiers listen appeared first on The NCO Guide.